Warren to Direct Rope Revival; King, Lavelle, Orth, Trammell to Star
(Photo © Michael Portantiere)
The Drama Dept. and The Zipper have announced plans to co-present three shows, beginning November 21-January 15 with a revival of Patrick Hamilton’s 1929 thriller Rope. Directed by David Warren, the production will star Ginifer King, John Lavelle, Zak Orth, and Sam Trammell. Additional casting will be announced shortly.
Based loosely on the famed Leopold and Loeb case, Rope tells of two young men who believe that they have committed the perfect crime when they murder a college friend. Originally titled Rope’s End, the play was adapted by Alfred Hitchcock for the classic 1948 film starring Farley Granger, John Dall, and James Stewart.
The upcoming production will have scenic design by James Youmans, costume design by Gregory Gale, lighting design by Jeff Crotier, and sound design by Kai Harada. Warren’s many directorial credits include Holiday, The Dazzle, and Matt & Ben; he is currently represented by the Off-Broadway hit Drumstruck.
King appeared in the recent Broadway revivals of Gypsy and Steel Magnolias. Lavelle starred on Broadway in The Graduate. Orth has been seen in the Roundabout Theatre Company productions of Major Barbara and Misalliance. Trammell received a Theater World Award and a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Ah, Wilderness! at Lincoln Center.
No decision has yet been made about the remaining Drama Dept/Zipper co-productions.
